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      06-11-2013, 03:28 AM   #108
mesonparticle
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Drives: E92 BMW 330d M Sport Highline
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Moving OBD port and warranty

Shortly I'm due to pick up my 2009/59 E92 330d from the dealer.

I've already asked the dealer about this problem and, predictably, they said not to believe everything you read on Internet forums. Also they said that they have the BMW technical notes that show what the fixes are to stop OBD port theft.

Some forums appear to imply that the fix just stops the remote window unlocking and has nothing to do with the OBD port. If so, the car is still vulnerable to the window being smashed and the OBD being accessed that way.

I asked about moving my OBD port so that I'm 100% sure it's not vulnerable and asked if this would potentially invalidate my warranty. The salesman said he was unsure, but that it could if I started moving the OBD port myself.

Are there any questions I can ask the dealer so that I am sure that they're doing their best to sell me a car which has at least some level of protection against OBD theft? Can I put any pressure on them to move the OBD port themselves for me so as not to invalidate my warranty?

Any advice appreciated!
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